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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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